Why Are Passwords So Hard To Reset?
By popciclecold
@popciclecold (40218)
United States
September 4, 2025 1:59pm CST
For the last week I have been trying to reset my passwords on three sites, with no luck. Two sites sent back a password, and I copied it and put it in, no dice. I bet I have used 30 or 40 different passwords, and none of them don't take. Has anyone on Mylot encountered this, and if so how did you solve it. I just redeemed at one place, but can't do so because of password issues. This has been very frustrating. I even emailed one of companies, hope I hear from them soon. Have you ever had this problem.
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@popciclecold (40218)
• United States
4 Sep
Thank you, you know how feel. I need a nap.
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@DaddyEvil (160465)
• United States
4 Sep
Yes, I've hit that wall, too. After several tries, I usually give up and make a new account if I really liked the site. But none of the places owed me money, either. I'd probably get more aggressive about "fixing" a password problem if my money was involved.
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@popciclecold (40218)
• United States
4 Sep
I didn't think about setting up a new account, that might be easier.
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@popciclecold (40218)
• United States
4 Sep
@DaddyEvil Exactly. I set up a new email account, much easier.
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@DaddyEvil (160465)
• United States
4 Sep
@popciclecold You'll lose the money you've already earned, though. But it's not as if you can get it from the site now, anyway.
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@FourWalls (79730)
• United States
7 Sep
I suppose passwords are difficult to reset so nobody can just send an e-mail and say they’re you and forgot their password. Yes, I’ve had problems where the password didn’t work. I aven’t had that much since Apple invented the password keychain.
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@popciclecold (40218)
• United States
7 Sep
Well, I don't know about Apple keychain, but this was the worst thing I have ever experienced.
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@wolfgirl569 (124226)
• Marion, Ohio
4 Sep
Yes I have. I had to call my credit card one time to get it changed
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@wolfgirl569 (124226)
• Marion, Ohio
4 Sep
@popciclecold I had tried everything else
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@Traceyjayne (6106)
• United Kingdom
4 Sep
Honestly, don’t get me started on passwords !
Years ago you were asked for a password….you thought of one word you could remember easily , and the job was done !
Then you had to add a capital letter
Then you had to add a number
Then you had to add a special character
Oh my days ….what a palarva !
Then, for no good reason, you have to reset the blooming password, and the whole saga starts again.
I am not a fan of passwords….can you tell !
Anyway, good Luck.
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@popciclecold (40218)
• United States
4 Sep
It was easier for me to use another email, and set up a new account. Thank you.
@Traceyjayne (6106)
• United Kingdom
4 Sep
@popciclecold it’s good that you got it sorted.
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@LindaOHio (204683)
• United States
5 Sep
I had a problem logging into Pinecone Research. Found out that they dropped me because of my age. I had money in the account too which I couldn't redeem!!!
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@popciclecold (40218)
• United States
6 Sep
Sorry to hear that. I didn't think age had anything to do with it
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@LindaOHio (204683)
• United States
6 Sep
@popciclecold I was out of their target demographic group.
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@popciclecold (40218)
• United States
4 Sep
Yes they are, I've run out of words. Well, I see it's just not me.
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@snowy22315 (198006)
• United States
4 Sep
It isn't just you...we've all been there.
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@popciclecold (40218)
• United States
4 Sep
This is awful, I am worn out. It was easier for me to set up another email address.
@popciclecold (40218)
• United States
5 Sep
Yeah, because nothing I tried to use worked for me, it was awful experience that I don't plan to repeat. Thank you.
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@RasmaSandra (90257)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Sep
Nope lately I have not tried to reset any but when I have, it has worked out. I keep a notebook of all my sites, emails, and passwords.
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@popciclecold (40218)
• United States
4 Sep
I will do the same from this day forward. Didn't think it would be that hard.
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@popciclecold (40218)
• United States
5 Sep
It really is a frustration I could live without. Thank you. I have learned one thing I am not alone
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@popciclecold (40218)
• United States
6 Sep
I will do that from now on. This is too hard.
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@popciclecold (40218)
• United States
4 Sep
One did but wasn't much help. This has worn me out..
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